Bold, bright, and unapologetically unique…
Davis’s fun tale bursts with color and self-affirmation, celebrating what it means to stand out in a world that sometimes just doesn’t get it. Lacinda is born with bright red hair, big blue eyes, and a smattering of freckles: a striking contrast to the usual golden-furred lions around her. Her family, her classmates, even her teacher—none of them quite know what to make of her. Their repeated refrain? “I’ve never seen a lion like Lacinda before.” And Lacinda? She’s just trying to find her place. Davis keeps the text simple, repetitive, and rhythmic—just right for early readers, though the “they didn’t know what to think” refrain may feel a bit overplayed. The illustrations are full of bright, inviting hues and mirror Lacinda’s artistic spirit as well as the book’s core message. While the plot doesn’t veer far from familiar “be yourself” territory, it delivers its lesson with warmth and sincerity. The ending lands with a feel-good glow.
A lively, color-splashed tale that reassures young readers: being different isn’t just okay—it’s Super Youneek.
Pub date December 8, 2022
Super Youneek Beast
ISBN 979-8218121174
Price $19.99 (USD) Hardcover, $13.70 Paperback, $6.99 Kindle edition
